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Potassium sulfite
1. Molecular Structure
2. Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | dipotassium;sulfite |
| Molecular Formula | K2O3S |
| SMILES | [O-]S(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+] |
3. Chemical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 158.26 g/mol |
| TPSA | 82.4 Ų |
| LogP | N/A |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
4. Experimental Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | No data available |
| Melting Point | No data available |
| Density | No data available |
| Solubility | White crystals or crystalline powder; sol in about 3.5 parts water; decomposed by diluted acids with evolution of sulfur dioxide; pH about 8 /dihydrate/ |
| Flash Point | No data available |
| Autoignition Temp | No data available |
5. Supplier Suggestions
| Supplier | Website | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma Aldrich/Merck | Visit Merck | International |
| Lennox | Visit Lennox | Ireland |
| Doc Solder | Visit Doc Solder | Ireland |
6. GHS Safety & Hazards
Signal Word
Danger
Danger
Hazard Statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (16.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H319 (18.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (16.2%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
- P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P354+P338, P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)